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Parley A. Bailey Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0028

Scope and Contents

Collection contains letters written by Bailey to his wife Judith, Judith Bailey's letters to her husband and a few letters written by Bailey's daughter Mary to him while he was serving in the Civil War. Also contains one letter written by Mary to her uncle Montraville Bailey in 1865.

Dates

  • 1864-1865

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

Parley A. Bailey (1822-1904) of Gilman's Corner, South Sangerville, Maine, was a private in the 8th Maine Infantry Regiment and served from 1864-1865. He was married to Judith Betsy Gilman Bailey.

Extent

1 box (9 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Effie M. Bailey in Oct. 1973.

Title
Guide to the Parley A. Bailey Correspondence
Status
In Progress
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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